ER Patient Access & Registration Specialist

South Central Regional Medical Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking an ER Admissions Specialist to handle patient registration for ER, outpatient testing, surgeries, and admissions. You will verify insurance, secure deposits, and assign rooms, with primary contact then by phone or in person.

The role requires high school education, with preferred associate/bachelor’s degree and experience in medical billing or healthcare finance. Office hours are full-time with a day schedule and split shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience in medical billing, collections, or healthcare finance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and timely.
• Verify insurance and pre-certification requirements.
• Collect deposits and make financial arrangements.
• Assign patient rooms and pre-register patients over the phone.
• Maintain consistent communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Front desk experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Medical billing software

Insurance verification

Job description

South Central Regional Medical Center is seeking an ER Admissions Specialist to handle patient registration for ER, outpatient testing, surgeries, and admissions. You will verify insurance, secure deposits, and assign rooms, with primary contact then by phone or in person.

The role requires high school education, with preferred associate/bachelor’s degree and experience in medical billing or healthcare finance. Office hours are full-time with a day schedule and split shifts as needed.